307 power steering

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Tad14
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307 power steering

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Hi I have a Peugeot 307 14HDI, and for the past months the power steering randomly cuts out. The problem seems to mainly persist when I turn on the AC, in which case after some minutes the power steering stops.

When the problem arises I would need to switch off the car, let it rest and then after some minutes I turn it on again as if nothing happened.

Fuse is ok and even power steeribg fluid.

Would appreciate feedback
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mickthemaverick
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Re: 307 power steering

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If the car has electric power steering and cuts out when you increase the electrical load by turning on the A/C my first thought would be a failing battery. Check the battery voltage while all off, then ignition on, then engine running, then while turning steering, then with A/C turned on and finally with a/c on and turning steering. I would hope to see a consistent reading across all the ones with alternator running, by consistent I mean within a couple of tenths of a volt. If you find them inconsistent post them up and hopefully we can suggest some possible problems. :)
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